FreeCell ▻ Solitaire 12+

I downloaded and tried SEVERAL FreeCell apps since switching back to iPhone a few months ago. They either had an awful graphics & UI or *bombarded* me with obnoxious full-page video ads that hold you hostage for a minimum of 30 seconds. (Or both.) Then trying to “X out” of the ads inevitably took you to the advertised product/app page, regardless of that being the last thing you want.

This app didn’t pull any of that B.S. So I went LOOKING for the paid version—which costs a reasonable ONE TIME fee of $4.99, no subscription!👊— to show my support for the devs. But I could easily stick with the free version indefinitely and still enjoy the app without issue.

This free version has a small banner ad displayed at bottom of page that doesn’t cover up any game play, buttons, or functions. You can skip video ads as soon as they start and return to the game. When you “X out” of an ad, it actually closes the ad!🎉No obnoxious pop-ups constantly asking you to rate the app or upgrade. The graphics & game play are pleasant & smooth. It’s just a nice, clean, boring, regular old Free Cell solitaire game app. Which is all I wanted!👍

I had meant to rate this app as a 5 star, never got around to it. Then the other day, an update came out or something and ads started appearing right in the middle of game play. Immediately came to review and left 2 stars. Then came back and gave 3 stars, because all the other freecell games out there are way worse. And then Fingerarts removed the ad, so here are their much deserved 5 stars. (Keep things the way they are ad wise!) The ads are way less intrusive than other games, and I actually view them because I appreciate the manner in which they’re shown (less than others- and you can close out of them immediately). As far as the actual game, they seem to be fixing the bugs (minor issues). But also, mess with your settings. A bug might just be on how your settings are adjusted. Overall, it’s my favorite game to play while killing time, and this app delivers a far more superior game than anybody else out there- by far!

The app performs as advertised. The optional features are easy to manage. The one suggestion I offer would be to move the "undo" and "tap for hint"buttons away from The pop-up selection area of the screen. 33% of my screen touches on the "undo" and the "tab for hint" buttons result in my accidentally hitting the pop up area of the screen, thereby immediately interrupting the game. Very frustrating and very annoying.

The auto redirect screens caused by the pop-ups do not close automatically. I have run down my battery more than once because I did not close the pop up screens/web pages.

The April '17 update automatically defaults to the "current week" win/abandon score. I prefer the "today". It's a mild trouble to constantly have to select "today" to see my current score. Other than that a good app as pop-up apps go